Mims, FL (June 5, 2020) – According to the Florida Highway Patrol, a fatal ATV accident took place at an intersection in Mims.
Police confirmed that the accident took place near the intersection of Morgan Alderman Road and State Road 46 around 11 p.m.
Investigators discovered that a man driving a Polaris ATV was near the intersection with two passengers on the back. His ATV left the road for unknown reasons and crashed into a pole.
A 26-year-old female passenger was immediately ejected from the ATV. She was taken to the hospital and tragically succumbed to her injuries.
The driver was identified as a 57-year-old man who was taken to the hospital in serious condition.
The accident remains under investigation by the police.
We would like to offer our deepest condolences to the family of the deceased victim at this time. Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families in hopes of a full recovery.
ATV Accidents in Florida
In just one year’s time, approximately 300 to 400 ATV-related fatalities take place within the entire U.S. Many of these incidents occur in Florida, which is known for having many ATV riders. If you have lost somebody you love in one of these accidents and you believe that another party is to blame, it is essential that you and your family immediately seek the help of a wrongful death attorney in your time of need.
At Vaughan Law Group, our skilled Florida accident attorneys have helped countless families move forward after they have lost someone closest to them in a preventable accident. We will help you work toward compensation for aspects like medical costs, pain and suffering, funeral costs, and more. Please contact an accident attorney in Florida as soon as possible for assistance at (407) 648-1426.
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